Skin and Stomach Issues by David Jeremiah

Wednesday, April 19

Skin and Stomach Issues 

Anxiety in the heart of man causes depression, but a good word makes it glad. 
Proverbs 12:25 

Recommended Reading Philippians 4:4-9

Psychologists from the University of Basel have released a study showing the effects of anxiety and depression on the human body. One of the most surprising findings was that depression is more likely to affect our stomachs, and anxiety is more likely to affect our skin. The study was conducted among 6,500 teenagers, and they found arthritis and digestive problems were widespread among those battling depression. Those teens who were anxious had more problems with their skin.

According to Proverbs 12:25, there’s linkage between anxiety and depression, and one of the best cures is a good word from another person who comes alongside us to counsel, affirm, encourage, and direct us. Whenever we open our Bible, we find a good word from God—verse after verse about peace, strength, joy, hope, calmness, faith, and guidance.

If you’re battling anxiety or depression with all their related issues, make sure you get the help you need from others; but most of all, make sure you find those special verses God wants to use in your life to make you glad!

Faith is the vision of the heart; it sees God in the dark as well as in the day.
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